How to pronounce nucleon
Say it like NYOO-klee-on. Nucleon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYOO).
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- NYOO
- klee
- on
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nucleon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- onKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of nucleon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NYOO-klee-on.
What does nucleon mean?
- A proton (uud) or a neutron (udd).
Where does nucleon come from?
From nucleus + -on.
Questions about saying nucleon
How do you pronounce nucleon?
Say NYOO-klee-on. The American pronunciation is /ˈnjukliɑn/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːkliɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nucleon?
Nucleon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYOO). Broken into parts: NYOO · klee · on.
Is nucleon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈnjuːkliɒn/ (NYOO-klee-on).